Neumann TLM 107 bk 5-stars Reviews

Be real, be natural, and don't overkill

I don't sing, I do voice over. For months, I was thoroughly looking for a Neumann microphone with a super clean, linear, and nice definition that captured my real voice; without any unwanted coloration or bright ends that might be messy. And had enough versatility of patterns, and low cuts to change my reading position, always depending of the task at hand. There are very few mics that avoid the proximity effect like this one. Indeed, TLM 107 fits all my voice over needs, has an outstanding transient response, and doesn't have a big size that might block the copy I read.

Exxpensive but worth it

If this microphone has five polar patterns then I can justify the cost of five microphones!

In test, used it so far for vocal and acoustic guitar. It is stunningly good and very pleasing to the ear. Clean, clear and crisp. No colouration and produces the integrity of the original sound source.

The toggle switch for the polar patterns is functional but requires a little bit of time to understand how it works and master selection. Indicators on the microphone light up temporarily to indicate which mode is selected, so you can't go wrong. However, the indicators are on the reverse side of the microphone which can be a little annoying at times when adjusting, especially when it is in a cradle mount. This microphone is beautifully crafted and comes in a very nice wooden box with a mount for microphone stand. You will need to purchase a cradle mount, sold separately. The original cradle mount is very expensive but check out Rycote equivalent designed for this model. Overall, it works fine for me. I love this microphone and any criticisms are minor niggles. It is expensive but absolutely worth it.

Very much like it

It is very neutral with clarity and detail at all frequencies.worth having

Great and versatile Mic!!!

The TLM107 is my first Neumann mic and I did a lot of research, before buying it.

It is very neutral with clarity and detail at all frequencies.

Great at vocals, acoustic guitars, percussion, strings and just about everything, I've tried it on!

I like it better than my AKG C414 BXLII, which is also a great mic, but a little too bright in the "s" frequencies and in some cases a little "boxy".

The built quality is very high, as expected from Neumann.

I suggest that one should also buy the dedicated shock mount, as it is sensitive to handling noise, more so than the AKG C414.

The only thing that I don't like so much, is that the controls are on the back and they go off in 15sec, so it is a little difficult to change settings, if you're recording yourself.

Otherwise it is my best mic so far!

I guess only time will tell about its durability(especially in the electronics department)...